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Quick Zucchini and Chickpea Pesto Pasta

Fragrant and full of goodness, this fast pasta is tossed with an easy DIY pesto that’s deliciously nutty thanks to the addition of walnuts. Nutrient-rich with legumes and greens, give yourself a high-five as you sit down to enjoy this new vego classic.

30 Minutes

Recipe

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01

Cook Pasta

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Drain, reserving 40ml (2 tablespoons) pasta cooking water.

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02

Prepare Ingredients

Drain chickpeas. Pick basil leaves from their stems. Dice zucchini. Peel garlic.

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03

Make Pesto

Finely grate zest of lemon and juice. Place most of the basil (reserving a few leaves to garnish), walnuts, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 the parmesan, 40ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil and garlic in a small food processor or blender and blend until just combined. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

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04

Cook Zucchini

Heat remaining olive oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just tender.

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05

Add Pasta

Add pasta, chickpeas, pesto and reserved pasta water to zucchini and stir to combine.

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06

Plate Up

Stir through baby spinach leaves until just wilted and warmed through. Top pasta with reserved basil leaves and remaining parmesan to serve.

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Quick Zucchini and Chickpea Pesto Pasta

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Easy to cook

Very tasty and quick to cook which is a big help during the week when you are working.

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The recipes are so much better than all other meal kits I’ve tried over the years.

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